Which region of the world has the highest elderly dependency ratio?
Europe
Europe is correct.
The elderly (old-age) dependency ratio is the number of people aged 65 years and above for every 100 people of working age (15-64 years). It rises when life expectancy is high and fertility is low.
Europe has the oldest population of any region: fertility has stayed below replacement level for decades and life expectancy is high, so its old-age dependency ratio is about 30 or more per 100 working-age people (Italy, Germany and Finland are among the highest).
Africa has a very young population and the lowest old-age ratio; Asia and South America are ageing but remain well below Europe.
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